Trading Advice

Many investors have no idea how options works. At InvestorPlace, we believe that you should know the difference between a put and a call. Our financial analysts will show you which stocks are ripe for swing trades, how to position your portfolio to minimize your risk, and what are the top stocks to trade this week.

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Give in to the BP Plc (ADR) (BP) Stock Temptation … Maybe

By Joseph Hargett, InvestorPlace Contributor
BP plc (ADR) has outperformed its peers in the energy sector, and is clearly a better play than Exxon Mobil, but is now the time to bet bullish on BP stock?

Use Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA) Stock’s ‘Buy Now’ Option

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Much like an "echo," a bullish Alibaba play continues to sound good for investors in BABA stock expecting more strength.

General Motors Company (GM) Stock Is Breaking Out — Ride Along

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
General Motors has been healthy for a long while and this causes unease. I capitalize and sell downside risk against GM worries for income.

Ride Micron Technology, Inc. (MU) Stock No Matter How Much It Bucks

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Micron (MU) stock has a lot going for it off and on the price chart after delivering a very strong earnings report.

Join the Morgan Stanley (MS) Stock Party — Go Long!

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rarely does MS stock become a falling knife alone. I can generate income for free in Morgan Stanley by selling risk below support.

Ambarella Inc (AMBA) Stock Is On the Verge of a Breakdown

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Ambarella (AMBA) is suffering as tech stocks fall prey to profit taking. Make its pain your gain with an AMBA put option play.

Trade of the Day: Apple Inc. (AAPL) Stock Needs a Change to Become a Buy

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Don't just blindly get back into AAPL stock. Perspective is needed in Apple and here is what needs to happen first for a better buying opportunity.

How to Trade Nike Inc (NKE) Stock After Earnings

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
Rarely do we see Nike (NKE) up 10% in one day, but you can still buy NKE stock even if you missed the initial pop.

Tesla Inc (TSLA) Stock Will Make You a Crash Test Dummy

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
A Friday tweet from Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased something big over the weekend, but before you buy TSLA stock ... maybe you should sell it.

Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Stock Is Still a Buy for the Long-Term

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
When Amazon becomes a falling knife, it scares most traders because of its price tag and speed. We can turn fear of AMZN stock into profits.

Bet on the T-Mobile US Inc (TMUS) Stock Bulls

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
A 12% dip in T-Mobile (TMUS) is an opportunity that can pay well. Sell downside risk against TMUS stock fears and let time do the rest.

Trade of the Day: Bank of America Corp (BAC)

By Ken Trester
The steepening yield curve after the positive results of the Fed’s stress tests on the big banks is a good sign, and I think financials have plenty of room to move higher.

Cash in on the PowerShares QQQ Trust, Series 1 (ETF) (QQQ)

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Volatility demons have returned to hound tech stocks. Here's how to cash in using options on the PowerShares QQQ Trust (QQQ).

Trade of the Day: Respect Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) Stock’s Signs for Now

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
Like it or not, NFLX stock has been near-term bearish since June 9. Here is a trade idea that I see setting up right here, right now in Netflix.

This Boeing Co (BA) Stock Ticket Won’t Keep You Grounded

By John Kmiecik, InvestorPlace Contributor
Boeing Co has been on quite the bullish run over the past few months. This trade idea can profit if BA stock can hold.

Safely Ride Walt Disney Co (DIS) Stock to New Heights!

By Chris Tyler, InvestorPlace Contributor
Be a super-trader in DIS stock by hedging risk against evils off and on the price chart with this strategy in Disney.

3 Rallies That Are Setting Up Nicely for the Bears

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Bears are roaming and selling pressure is mounting. These stocks are ripe for short selling given their strong downtrends.

Nvidia Corporation (NVDA) Stock Is a Buy on This Correction

By Nicolas Chahine, InvestorPlace Contributor
The NVDA stock dip won't last, and Nvidia is a stellar buy despite the big run-up over the past year. Here's how to play this.

3 Blue-Chip Covered Calls for Safe Options Income

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Covered calls are not exotic; most people just don't understand that they can generate income for your portfolio. Here are three easy trades.
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